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OY03 UJJ

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

247,798 mi
Last recorded247,798 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 UJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 247,798 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 236,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 227,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 227,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 218,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 209,217 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 197,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 190,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 181,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 168,150 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 160,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 151,077 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 145,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 133,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 115,870 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,465 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust rear mountings poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2011 101,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 90,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 90,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 74,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,899 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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OY03 UJJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY03 UJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY03 UJJ registered?

OY03 UJJ is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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